Joel Balzun

Praised as a "mature artist with a voluminous sound," baritone and composer Joel Balzun currently serves on the voice faculty of Fullerton College while also maintaining a steady and rising performance career. Recent and upcoming engagements include those with Cincinnati Song Initiative, Opera San José, Opera Saratoga, Pacific Opera Project, Pittsburgh Festival Opera, Salt Marsh Opera, Santa Fe Opera and West Bay Opera. He is quickly becoming known for his interpretations of the dramatic works of Puccini, Strauß, Verdi and Wagner, in addition to his prowess as a champion of new music. For more information, please visit http://www.joelbalzun.com